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BRO'S HOT CHICKEN

936 SW 67 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 3, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3565894
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10707048
DBPR license2319946

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority6 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#7High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee standing outside in back, come back into restaurant no hand wash. Inspector coached employee on handwashing techniques when entering kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen on counter chicken (73F – Cold Holding). As per operator, chicken is put there and breaded throughout day; chicken has been on line less than 4 hours. Inspector had employee place in cooler. Observed in three compartment sink: fries (66F – Cold Holding). Employee stated fries have been there less than 4 hours. Inspector has employees place fries in cold holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mac and cheese (130F – Hot Holding); as per operator food was just made, gas heat went out. Operator turned stove burner back on. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on Bibb next to kitchen exit no breaker. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#12Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves in back storage soiled with seasoning where dry food is kept. Observed dust accumulation on cutting board on top of reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 79F. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate53A-14-4

Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unable to calibrate thermometer verbally. Inspector went over process with employees. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#16Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with no label above three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen water 81F, observed hand sink at from counter with water at 80F. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone charging on top of paper towel dispenser. Observed cup of ice water stored above breaded cheese in reach in cooler. Manager moved items away. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed fryer in back storage not in use. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand sign at front counter location. Inspector provided form to print via email. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled above fryers. Observed on top of reach in coolers dust accumulation. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed containers of bread cheese not covered in reach in coolers. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.